1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (1 report).

2Recalls
3Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Vanden Plas?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas recalls

Seat Belts

Recall 93V179Nov 1, 199352,102 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Recall 89V235Dec 26, 19891,284 vehicles affected

Most common 1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Steering1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Seat Belts1

What owners report

2009-06-04, Seat Belts
I HAVE A MALFUNCTIONING SEATBELT IN A 1990 JAGUAR XJ6 (VAN DEN PLAS). SEATBELT REPAIR IS WARRANTED FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE LOCAL JAGUAR DEALER HAS INDICATED THAT THE PART REQUIRED IS NOT AVAILABLE AND HAS TWICE INDICATED THERE IS "NO ETA" ON ITS ARRIVAL. I AM THUS DRIVING AROUND UNSAFELY AND THE DEALER IS TELLING ME THAT THE MANUFACTURER CANNOT RELIABLY PROVIDE THE PART EXCEPT FOR AT SOME UNKNOWN TIME IN THE FUTURE. NOT ONLY IS THIS UNSAFE BUT I LIVE IN A STATE WHERE IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO DRIVE WITHOUT A SEATBELT. I AM HOPING SOME PRESSURE CAN BE BROUGHT TO BEAR ON THE MANUFACTURES DELINQUENCY BEFORE I GET MAIMED IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO A SEAT BELT WARRANTY THAT IS DE
2004-11-04, Vehicle Speed Control
CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND WHILE DRIVING ACROSS THE LOT VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING IT TO GO AT AN EXCESSIVE SPEED, AND RESULTING IN A COLLISION. CONSUMER HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES, PRESSED DOWN TO THE FLOOR, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. A POLICE OFFICER WROTE A TICKET. *AK
1996-06-28, Steering
RACK/PINION PROBLEMS. *DH

1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas questions

Does the 1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas: Seat Belts; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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